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  • Eby's Election Gamble Backfires: B.C. Goes Blue

    October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

    In what will go down as one of the biggest political blunders in Canadian history, David Eby's New Democrats surrender government in British Columbia with a blown snap election call. Relative unknown Lorne Doerkson will lead a Conservative…

  • "Your premier legitimized a fringe movement!"

    October 24, 2026 · 10 min

    "Canada didn't need saving until your Premier legitimized and facilitated a fringe movement that demanded Alberta separate!" Real Talkers Trish, Marcello, Ron, Alberta Maverick, Justin, Amanda, Cyril, and Gary are all fired up for a…

  • Wainwright Emergency Response // Vegreville Rising

    October 23, 2026 · 2 hr 1 min

    When disaster broke out at CFB Wainwright, hundreds of first responders across Alberta dropped everything to help. Acute Care Alberta CEO Dr. Sayeh Zielke (6:30) walks us through the medical response through the first few hours of the…

  • Alberta’s Other Conservatives: Meet Pete Guthrie

    October 22, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min

    Are you an Alberta conservative who's concerned with the direction of the UCP? Pete Guthrie wants your support. As Premier Danielle Smith grapples with a separatist takeover within the UCP, the Alberta Tory leader (and former UCP cabinet…

  • Smith's Separatist Problem

    October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 54 min

    Danielle Smith has a choice to make. Either (continue to) placate separatists within her party under threat of a hostile takeover, or take the UCP back. That could involve the nuclear option of revoking a number of party memberships…

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  • Albertans Reject Separation

    October 20, 2026 · 1 hr 46 min

    Albertans have spoken, and the message is clear: separation is not the future they want for this province. With roughly 76 per cent voting against moving toward separation, the October 19 referendum has delivered a decisive rejection of…

  • Tragedy in Wainwright // Referendum Day

    October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

    It's a difficult and consequential day for Alberta. As we acknowledge the tragedy at CFB Wainwright and the lives impacted, we also recognize a referendum day will could shape the province’s future for years to come, no matter the results…

  • "There should be an eligibility test to vote!"

    October 17, 2026 · 9 min

    "A more apt show title would be Real Propaganda!" Real Talkers sound off on the referendum, the separation movement, Jespo's bias, a new Real Talk drinking game, driving without headlights, and the beautiful town of Balzac. It's The…

  • Exclusive: Prime Minister Mark Carney

    October 16, 2026 · 32 min

    Prime Minister Mark Carney talks to Ryan Jespersen about the looming Alberta referendum, Western alienation, foreign interference, the Pacific Link pipeline, trade talks with the U.S., and Canada's future with the EU.  TELL US WHAT YOU…

  • Keith Wilson & Tanya Clemens: Alberta’s Exit Plan

    October 16, 2026 · 2 hr 14 min

    Keith Wilson and Tanya Clemens want Alberta to separate from Canada. The co-chairs of Let Alberta Decide join Ryan and political scientist Dr. Feo Snagovsky (28:00) for a deep dive into what an independent Alberta could look like, and what…

  • Separation and the Economy: Naheed Nenshi and Deborah Yedlin

    October 15, 2026 · 1 hr 48 min

    Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi (5:30) says the first nine questions on Alberta's referendum ballot are more dangerous than the tenth question on national unity. Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO Deborah Yedlin (59:00) says Alberta's…

  • The Strategists: T-Minus Five Days 'til The Referendum

    October 14, 2026 · 1 hr 53 min

    What happens if Alberta's referendum results are closer than expected? What happens if there's a blowout? Does the UCP go full separatist regardless of what hapens? Does Danielle Smith survive as premier into 2027? Zain Velji and Stephen…

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Real Talk about news, politics, and pop culture. Hosted by Ryan Jespersen from Edmonton, Alberta. Live weekday mornings at 8:30am MT. #RealTalkRJ